Cataracts involve the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. This clouding occurs when proteins in the lens clump together, obstructing light from clearly passing through, and leading to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms include blurred vision, difficulty with glare, and faded colors. Surgical removal of the clouded lens and replacement with an artificial lens is the only effective treatment.
Cataracts make your vision cloudy, like looking through a foggy window. It happens because parts of your eye’s lens get clumpy and stop light from coming through clearly.
